Red Cross Central California Blog
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
It’s that time of year again. Time for candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and figgy pudding - whatever that is! That’s right, it’s the holiday season and time for me to stuff my face with delicious treats before New Year’s resolutions kick in. But it’s also a time for something even more sinister, that you may … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Safety
Close your eyes and image… It’s a cold winter night with temperatures dropping below freezing. You and your family are huddled together for warmth along with hundreds of other refugees. Outside you can hear the buzzing of disaster responders working feverishly to secure the area. Other families are sharing an open flame out on the … Continue reading Giving with Meaning on Giving Tuesday
I've been asked why we wanted to create a cycling event with the Red Cross throughout the course of our involvement by many friends and family. Until very recently, I thought I had a great story: when I was younger I couldn't afford a car and when I could they broke down. So I would … Continue reading Doing it for Mom: A Volunteer’s Journey to the Red Cross
The other day I arrived at the office to find a really nice surprise. On my desk were about two dozen hand-colored thank you cards from students in Sanger thanking the American Red Cross for all of the life saving work they do throughout the Central Valley and the world. As I read through each … Continue reading Gratitude
Thank you to Dr. Jamie D. Aten, Founder and Co-Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois for the following guest post. There was a lot of fanfare leading up to Stephen Colbert’s September debut on the Late Show. However, it seems like a whole lot less people were aware of another … Continue reading Colbert Ready
American Red Cross Giving Day kicked off early this morning and we're asking everyone: Are you all in? The local Red Cross works hard everyday throughout Central California. Whether it's helping residents affected by home fire or getting a service member home to see their loved ones, the Red Cross is there to help. Last … Continue reading Are You All In?
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